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Today, I am honored to welcome Dr. Christopher Davis, a triple-board-certified physician in internal medicine, cardiology, and interventional cardiology, as well as a specialist in functional and regenerative medicine. He is also the Chief Cardiologist at Humann, a science-backed, plant-based heart health supplements company.
In our discussion, Dr Davis and I explore why women’s risk for heart disease accelerates after 40, how women’s physiology and anatomy make them more prone to small vessel disease, the challenges of our current medical model, and the impact of toxins. Dr. Davis shares the labs and imaging modalities he prefers, and highlights the need for personalized medicine. We examine cardiomyopathies in women, where takotsubo or broken heart syndrome originates, and how declining nitric oxide production during perimenopause and menopause affects vascular health. We also cover research on GLP-1s and their impact, the significance of nitric oxide production, the importance of endothelial health, and the glycocalyx.
Today’s discussion is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of women’s heart health in middle age.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Why women’s heart disease risk accelerates after 40
How toxins and xenoestrogens contribute to vascular stress and metabolic disruption
What advanced labs and imaging can reveal beyond traditional testing
Why women’s unique physiology makes them more vulnerable to small vessel disease
How the glycocalyx and endothelial health protect the heart and circulation
Why personalized medicine is essential
Why cardiomyopathies like takotsubo are seen more frequently in women
How nitric oxide production impacts vascular flexibility and overall cardiac health
What research shows about the benefits of GLP-1s, beyond weight loss
The value of the Goldilocks approach to supplements in personalized patient care
Bio: Christopher Davis, MD, FACC
Dr. Christopher Davis is triple board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and interventional cardiology and is a specialist in functional medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement, and regenerative medicine. He is the Chief Cardiologist at Humann, a science-backed, plant-based heart health supplements company. Dr.Davis has been honored as one of America’s “Top Doctors” by Castle Connolly Medical and has received the distinguished title of Top Doctor by U.S. News and World Report and Sarasota Magazine.
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